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the
deep undergrowth. She heard a distant splash.
    Emotion tightened her throat. But she would
not cry.
    “C’mon Cynthia Parker. Let’s get your
stuff.”
    Etienne pronounced her last name “Paw kah.”
The soft, slow drawl sent a shiver racing through her.
    He touched her throat, rubbed a thumb over
her skin, evoking a shiver. His touch was feather light, erotic.
“When we get home, I’ll buy you a new set of pearls.”
    Cindy turned around, staring at the wild
swamp to hide her distress. “I have no more home.”
    “Your home is with me now, sweetheart,” he
said gently.
    “I’m not a Parker anymore. They made that
clear. I can’t be part of your family, either.”
    “Why?”
    This was so embarrassing. She felt exposed,
and the little good-bye from her parents hadn’t filled her with
confidence.
    “Your family is powerful in the Draicon world
and they fit into the human world. And you’ve been a SEAL, you have
magick powers that are legendary…”
    His brow wrinkled. “You have powers as
well.”
    She gave another little laugh, knowing she
sounded brittle as cracked glass. “Can we rewind? I’m not coming
with you, Etienne. I’m jobless and without a family, but I’m not
incapacitated. I’ll survive on my own. I’ll start my own
business.”
    Because I am nothing in your world.
    The thought did not touch his mind. There was
no connection between them. It was all white noise. My fault, she
thought.
    Etienne clasped her shoulders, turning her to
face him. “I could punch your father for what he did. For a father
to disown his precious daughter?”
    He snorted. “If I had a daughter, I’d do
anything, even wrestle a dozen angry alligators before tossing her
out like that.”
    “In the nude?”
    Her weak joke defrayed his anger. Etienne
laughed, a deep, throaty sound that chased away the chill inside
her heart.
    “Naw, chere , wouldn’t go that far.” He
glanced down. “I’m way too fond of certain parts of my
anatomy.”
    Cindy followed his gaze to his strong thighs,
and the very equipment he’d mentioned. An unbidden image sprang to
mind. His body, covering hers as he surged between her legs,
bonding them together in the flesh.
    Etienne’s smile dropped. He leaned close,
staring at her mouth. He was going to kiss her.
    “You’re so beautiful, Cyn. And smart. My
favorite combination,” he murmured. His voice deepened and she
could sense his heart racing.
    Kissing him was dangerous. It would lead to
more kisses, and then caving into the yearning to lean against him,
feeling his warm skin beneath her caressing fingertips…and then
tumbling into bed with him.
    Her breasts felt heavy and full, their
nipples achingly sensitive. She was acutely aware of him, his power
and strength, and tender concern. He’d fall on his knife to keep
her safe, because that was who he was.
    The pull of desire felt like a hard yank on a
heavy rope, coaxing her to lean closer. Cindy imagined his arms
around her, drawing her close, his mouth warm and wet and soft, his
body hard. Moisture pooled between her legs.
    Her body tingled with awareness, wanting him.
Her mind screamed against it.
    Making love with him, her emotions tethered
to Etienne, she’d weaken. Not an option.
    Struggling against her instincts to reach up
and kiss that oh-so-kissable mouth of his, she shook her head. “No,
Etienne. I’m not ready to mate with you.”
    Etienne cupped her cheek, his palm big and
warm against her chilled skin. “I can wait. Let’s get your
stuff.”
     
    They arrived at her house on the fringes of
western Dade country 45 minutes later. Two acres of lush Bermuda
grass surrounded the elegant structure. The gardens in the back
were clipped with rigorous precision and no weed would dare show
its face amongst the gardenias. He flipped up the door on the
detached garage, guiding her BMW inside. When they got out, Etienne
made sure to close the door, hiding the car inside.
    The house with its boxy, white frame and
jutting